Julia Roberts traded her signature glamour for raw emotion in August: Osage County, filmed in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Playing Barbara Weston, a woman dealing with family chaos after her father disappears, Roberts wore plain jeans and layered tops, going makeup-free to match the role’s intensity.

In one powerful scene, Roberts and co-star Ewan McGregor, as Bill Fordham, hold hands while identifying a body. Julia breaks down in his arms, delivering a tearful, moving performance.

Off-camera, the mood was lighter. Roberts was seen laughing with co-star Julianne Nicholson, both dressed simply for their roles. Like Roberts, Nicholson embraced a toned-down look with pulled-back hair.

The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Juliette Lewis, who joined after Andrea Riseborough exited. Abigail Breslin landed the role of Jean Fordham, beating out Chloë Moretz.

Blending heartbreak and humor, the film showcases Roberts in one of her most vulnerable performances.